Fur-tastic fun: Dubai Parks and Resorts hosts its first-ever pet festival!
Dog shows, cat contests, and agility challenges await!
DUBAI: For the first time ever, RIVERLAND Dubai is going pet-crazy!
From 14th to 15th December, this iconic destination located at Dubai Parks and Resorts — the Middle East’s largest theme park destination — is setting the stage for a spectacular Pet Festival, welcoming families, animal enthusiasts and their adorable companions for a weekend packed with fun.
Running from 2:00PM to 10:00PM, guests can look forward to high-energy competitions, heartwarming adoptions, and paw-sitively jaw-dropping performances.
Dog and Cat show competitions
Dogs and their owners are invited to show off their skills and compete for recognition at the prestigious World Kennel Union Championship Dog Show. Cat lovers can look forward to spectacular Cat Show Competitions, showcasing feline beauty and talent.
For those looking to test their pet’s skills can participate in an Agility Competition that promises fun and friendly challenges. But that’s not all - The Pet Fashion Show & Fancy-Dress Competition calls for creativity and fun, with paw-some prizes awaiting the most fabulous costumes.
Pet Obedience demonstrations
Meanwhile, pet lovers can also enjoy expert-led Pet Obedience Demonstrations, offering practical tips to strengthen the bond between pets and their humans.
Adding a heartwarming touch, the Pet Adoption Drive will be on-site to help pets find their forever homes. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet adoptable pets and speak with shelters and organizations dedicated to animal welfare.
UAE’s K9 Unit Police Dogs
Throughout the weekend, guests can enjoy the festive activities and entertainment including Santa’s Toy Factory Parade, Rockin’ Ragdolls show, a lively DJ, explore a marketplace of pet products and services, meet playful mascots, and indulge in delicious dining. RIVERLAND Dubai’s picturesque walkways provide the perfect backdrop for strolls with your pets, promising purr-fect moments at every turn. Bringing more excitement to the mix is a live demonstration by the UAE’s K9 Unit Police Dogs. Watch in awe as these brave canines showcase their incredible training, agility, and dedication.
How to get tickets
Entry to RIVERLAND Dubai is Dh30 per person (redeemable on food and beverages) online, or Dh25 per person at the gate (non-redeemable on food and beverages).
Annual Pass Holders and guests with tickets to any of Dubai Parks and Resorts’ theme parks—MOTIONGATE Dubai, Real Madrid World, LEGOLAND Dubai Theme Park, and LEGOLAND Water Park—enjoy complimentary access to RIVERLAND Dubai.
So, are you ready for a paw-some weekend of excitement, laughter, and furry fun!